Welcome to ICGN

Welcome to ICGN

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors, ICGN is a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship.

Member Benefits

Our purpose

Led by investors responsible for assets over $US 59 trillion, ICGN advances the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to sustainable economies, societies, and the environment. This is achieved through a comprehensive international work programme based around the ICGN Global Governance Principles and ICGN Global Stewardship Principles.

Influence

Influencing policy through ICGN Principles, the investor-led global standard for governance and stewardship.

Connect

Convening global meetings for unrivalled networking opportunities, knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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Inform

Enhancing professionalism in governance and stewardship practice through information and education.

Latest Policy Output

EU Netherlands: Consultation Document: Proposal to Update the Dutch Corporate Governance Code

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US SEC: Share Repurchase Disclosure Modernization

US SEC: Proposed Rule 10b5-1 and Insider Trading

Anti-Money Laundering Due Diligence: A New Focus for Stewardship Teams?

US SEC: Amendments to Form PF to Require Current Reporting and Amend Reporting Requirements

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Germany - RK German CG Code Consultation

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US: SEC Re: Reopening of Comment Period for Pay Versus Performance

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ICGN Statement on Russia’s War Against Ukraine – an egregious violation of international law and unjustified attack on a democratic sovereign nation.

28 February 2022

ICGN Letter to the EU Commission Listing Act: Making Public Capital Markets More Attractive for EU Companies and Facilitating Access to Capital for SMEs

17 February 2022

ICGN Letter to the European Commission: Strengthening of The Quality Of Corporate Reporting, February 2022

4 February 2022

ICGN Letter to Canadian CSA on Climate Disclosure, January 2022

27 January 2022

Upcoming...

Nominations: ICGN Board of Governors in 2022-2023

ICGN members are invited to put forward nominations for candidates to serve on the ICGN Board of Governors in 2022-2023. Nominations should be received by 3rd May 2022.

Board Nominations

ICGN Online Governance, Stewardship & Sustainability Course - May 2022

Taking place on the 4, 18, 25 May 2022 running in three 2.5 hour webinars.

2022 ICGN Japan Forum

14 July 2022, 08:00 - 10:30 BST
Hosted by JPX/TSE

ICGN Seoul Conference (In-Person)

Hosted by Korea Corporate Governance Service (KCGS), in premier partnership with Korea Exchange (KRX),
5 & 6 October 2022,
The Westin Chosun Seoul, South Korea